Westward Ho! young people demonstrating their support for the campaign. Picture: contributed

"Nevertheless, detailed, independent consideration has been given to the community asset transfer application and business plan, with the conclusion that it is neither an eligible request nor a sustainable one," said the report by TDC's planning and economy manager, Sean Kearney.

About North Devon Gazette

First published in 1856 as the Bideford Gazette, the North Devon Gazette is the free newspaper and website for the region, covering a vast area from Hartland in the west to Lynton in the east and to South Molton and Holsworthy in the south.